With age, erections may take longer to develop and be less firm. That is normal. Losing the ability to achieve them is not. Age raises the likelihood of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, all of which are treatable at any age.

When difficulty stops being occasional and becomes the pattern. Occasional difficulty after alcohol, poor sleep or stress is normal and does not require treatment.

Rarely entirely. Most cases have a physical component with anxiety contributing on top, and the two reinforce each other. Both are assessed and both are treated.

Often not. Where the cause is blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, smoking or an existing medication, treating that can restore function without ongoing tablets.

It is unlikely to without lifestyle change or treatment. Delaying also leaves the underlying cause, frequently a vascular or metabolic condition, untreated.

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